Notes From The Capital Des Moines August 11 100
Des Moines notes discuss prison policy on time off for good behavior and solitary confinement rules. The piece covers state factory inspections led by Labor Commissioner Wennerstrun with Deputy, and describes Des Moines area school book trials, window building price trends, and anticipated construction activity amid fluctuating steel and iron markets. It highlights budget figures for text books and per pupil costs, plus industry observations on demand and prices.
Adel Iowa Suicides By River Claim Of Death by Own Action
Charles Chovey a Tanner about 60 years old, a widower, left his home during the night, walked to the nearby Cooney river, slipped from a high bank into ten feet of water, and drowned. He had been ill but recently appeared improved. He placed his pocketbook and valuables on a table for discovery. His body was found next morning. no inquest held. He was a man of good habits and respected in his community.
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Charles Chovey
Tod Sieide
Ale 'Coon
Rome
Chaeney
Workman Injured From Fall at Fort Madison Opera House
Fort Madison Augusta DBarney Wilkin fell from about fifty feet while workers framed the new opera house. He struck timber as he descended, landed on stage feet first, and was carried to a local home hospital. Doctors, including Tabinger and others, found paralysis in his lower limbs and possible internal injuries. The concussion of the spinal area could not yet be determined.
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Fl. Matson Opera House
Katany
Fort Madison
Augusta
Dbarney Wilkin Tell
Ninis
Man Loses Arm In Dynamite Blast At Dubuque Quarry
A. Vonson Newson, 30, an employee of Dale Baumpartier contractors, sustained severe injuries in a premature dynamite explosion at the Great Western quarry near Graft station in Dubuque. His right arm was amputated, left hand shattered, and left arm broken in three places. he is in critical condition at Finley hospital under company surgeon care.
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Dubuque
A. Benson
Dale & Baumpartier
Great Western
Finley Hospital
Kenson
Newson
Aind
Resting place on Mississippi for Charles M Blek nell
A Davenport based memorial service cremation for Charles M Blek nell of Des Moines, formerly at the University of Chicago, sent ashes to the Father of Waters. Ministers Rev ater Gordon and Rev Marion Murdock led the ceremony at family request after cremation at Davenport. Headed by the Bicknell family, the event followed a prior cremation.
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Charles MT. Bleknell
Davenport
Auust
Mississippi River
Charles M. Bleknell
Des Moines
University of Chicago
Vandaetel
Ater Gordon
Marion Murdock
Bicknell
Masked Men Rob Desperadoes Hit Cresco Farmhouse
A bold robbery occurred at N C Peelkhim's Cresco area farmhouse about ten miles north of Cresco. While the family ate supper two masked intruders entered, cut the telephone lines, and tied the occupants after striking the hired man who resisted. The robbers compelled the family to surrender money and valuables including silver, a gold watch, and other items.
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Augusta
N.C. Peelkhim
Tou Nrites
Cresca
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Peekhai
Inwily
Special Car Wreck Wounds Speaker Tenderson Party
Speaker Tenderson of the House and eight companions were shaken in a wreck at a mountain pass near Jhuge station north of here. Their Chicago & Northwestern special, attached to the Oregon express, lost time on a grade and overturned its rear trucks in a sharp bend. They were moved to a sleeping car and taken to Portland for care.
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Ove
Tenderson
House of Representatives
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Here
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Stendersons
Portland
Gasoline stove fire fatally burns Nevada woman
Mrs D W Binek of Nevada died after attempting to fit a gasoline stove while it burned. Mrs L D Sfack’s clothing caught fire, neighbor Willie Brion aided, flames burned most of her clothing and all hair. Fumes extinguished, kitchen woodwork damaged but minor. She lived several hours before death. physicians could do little to ease pain.
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Nevada
LD. Sfack
Willie Brion
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Archbishop Keene to Dubuque Arrival Nears
Archishop Keene, new archbishop of Dubuque, is reported to arrive soon from Europe. Mail for him is routed through Monsignor Ryan. Some expect September, others October for his arrival as he resumes duties after eye treatment in Rome. The city awaits details on his travel and welcome plans.
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Suicide in Sioux City by Woman in Distress
Sophia Tickband of Sioux City leapt into the Sionx River after a note to her lover Carl War ring. Rescued but died. circumstances tied to unrequited love and family sorrow. In nearby reports, George Star gout shoots Pyle Steeples in jealousy. Mrs Sureent and M ammie Der Haike relate other incidents and drownings. Additional notes describe a boar attack on Neasley and a man drowned sailing on Lake Okohaji.
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Conger Telegrams Show Siege of Peking Intensifying
Minister Conger reports the Beiyang government pressing to leave Peking, risking death for diplomats, with supplies dwindling and Chinese troops shelling the legation. A Canton conference released the Conger message, noting beheadings of two Yamen ministers and continued danger despite courage and dwindling ammunition.
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Lord Roberts Unable to Spare Troops for South Africa
Aug. 11 report states Lord Roberts is unfit to send more troops from the front in South Africa. Casualties rise weekly since Pretoria, with reinforcements from London sending guards to the Cape. Delarey’s Elands River action shows Boer commandos still formidable and Britain’s task remains unfinished.
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Porto Rican GIs In Vote In Lebanon Case
Judge Munroe rules Miguel Panellas a Porto Rican not eligible to vote under the treaty with Spain, as Congress has not acted on civil and political rights for Porto Ricans still considered foreigners. other briefs report Townsley weighing vice presidential nomination and a clash near Manila where an engineer party with 15 men was attacked by insurgents, leaving casualties.
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Allies Take Yang Tsun Victory Headlines War Dispatches
Washington reports say Yang Tsun is captured, marking a key objective in the international effort. General Chaffee notes 60 American casualties and a frontline advance as the force grows to about 40 000 by August 15 and 51 000 by August 14.
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Brilliant Victory at Poktsang Rocks Washington War News
The war department reports General Chaftee’s cablegram on August 9 describing a bold assault by Chinese and United States troops at Poktsang. Japanese forces suffered heavy losses while American troops faced initial disarray but gained a rear position and prepared to advance toward Yangtsun. Consul Che Foo relays YSung-li-Ya’s dispatch from July 30 and confirms allied probing moves as crowds greet Bryan amid war updates.
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Stevenson, Bryan Notified At Democratic Convention
Indianapolis August 9 William J Bryan and Adlai Stevenson were officially notified of the Democratic nomination for president and vice president. James Richardson announced to a vast Monument Park audience, then Charles Thomas of Colorado nominated Stevenson as Bryan spoke about expansion. Army Battery O from Fort Riley with seven inch guns began duty orders to proceed to San Francisco en route to China.
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German American trade treaty lacks most favored nation clause
A fragmentary report notes the German American trade agreement does not include a most favored nation clause, potentially leaving room for a new German American commercial pact. Alabama political notices report a gubernatorial election and a ballot for the state legislature with wide support, plus a public opinion list on convening a constitutional convention amid party-led majorities.
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Negotiations Reported Between US General MacArthur and Filipino Rebels
In Central Luzon talks allegedly discussed surrender terms for insurgent forces under Cols Tater and Teeson. General MacArthur met with Alejandrino at San Fernando seeking peace, but army HQ in Manila could not confirm negotiations. Alejandrino reportedly returned to the mountains with a possible offer to surrender Aguinaldo under conditions not disclosed.
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Gold cargoes and population rise at Nome after Nome harbor reports
Steamers from Cape Nome arrive with rich consignments of Nome gold. The Oreson and San Pedro deliver substantial sums while the Charles Dane brings $50,000. Northern camps show better conditions though sickness remains with pneumonia widespread. The Meteor aided Eskimo villages, saving lives and winter relief plans.
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Nome
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Meteor
Queen vows punishment for China amid unrest in Peking
The queen signals punishment for China as Parliament adjourns after appropriation. The speech notes Britain fears many Chinese inmates may be murdered and seeks to clarify Chinese authorities’ involvement while pledging to pursue the author of the atrocity.
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United States issues ultimatum style China note
Washington reports a cable from Consul Goodnow to Li Hung Chane conveying a strong ultimatum level position. The note stresses immediate action and signals high diplomatic pressure, with transit through viceroys to the Chinese empire. Also mentions Indians seeking Mexican residency and US stance on Waldersee command in China. Yellow fever cases in Tampa show no new fatalities and improving conditions.
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Krager Relies to Quit Portorin Amid Unclear Signals
Fragmentary text suggests a political or leadership transition tied to Krager Revily with references to Amgass lpi and a stated president. The passage lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions, rendering a concise summary difficult.
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